We are thrilled to announce that Sally Reddy’s newest article, “Ten Days of Chaos After Starting My Solo Law Practice,” has been officially published in the American Bar Association’s GPSolo Magazine (November/December 2025 issue). This publication marks an important milestone for our firm and offers an inspiring and candid look into the earliest days of launching a solo law practice.
The piece appears in the Sailing Solo column and provides a refreshingly honest narrative about the realities—both chaotic and rewarding—of transitioning from a traditional law firm to building an independent practice driven by values, vision, and client-focused service.
A Story of Vision, Resilience, and Reinvention
In the article, Sally Reddy chronicles the days immediately following the launch of her solo practice on May 8, 2025. The story begins with her motivations for leaving firm life: a desire to build a law practice rooted in empathy, flexibility, autonomy, and high-touch service for California small businesses—values not always compatible with the traditional law-firm model.
Sally shares insight into:
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The personal challenges behind her legal journey
As a longtime military spouse, her career path required cross-country moves, repeated bar exams, and balancing family responsibilities during her husband’s deployments—all while working to become a leader in the San Diego tax law community.
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The “ten days of chaos” that followed opening her doors
Readers get a behind-the-curtain look at what it’s really like to start a firm from scratch: drafting engagement agreements, building systems, creating branding, onboarding clients, and solving problems that reveal themselves only in real time.
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The surprising growth that followed
By July, the practice was thriving—bringing in new clients weekly and confirming that her vision for a healthier, more client-centered practice was not only possible but successful.
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Candid lessons for attorneys considering solo practice
Sally outlines what she did right, what she could have done differently, and the foundational advice she offers to others contemplating the same leap—from understanding your “why” to prioritizing revenue-driven tasks and investing in systems that support long-term success.
Her closing message is one of empowerment:
Solo practice is not easy, but it is deeply rewarding when built on clarity, purpose, and intention.